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Youth-led social enterprise · London

Empowering and inspiring young people

We help young people aged 13–30 express themselves, explore their hidden talents and find their roles in society — then connect them to paid freelance work through our Change Agency.

A young creative laughing at a You Press session
10 yearsEmpowering young people
1,000+Community members
13–30The ages we support
FreelancePaid work via Change Agency

Welcome to You Press

Hi! We started as a youth-led social action campaign

Over the last 10 years, hundreds of young people have reached and expanded their potential with us through our training opportunities, projects and events. When our young creatives are ready for work, we help them access freelance opportunities via our Change Agency — so they can turn creative skills into careers.

For young people

Develop your skills, then get paid for them

Whether you're into photography, music or graphic design, we've got an event, project or training programme where you can develop your skills and meet other creatives.

  • Free workshops, projects and events
  • ASPIRE freelancer training programme
  • Paid freelance work through the Change Agency
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For organisations

Hire creatives and create opportunity

Whether you need a filmmaker, a music producer or a photographer, we have the right person for the job. All our freelancers are enthusiastic, open and excited to get stuck in.

  • Photography, film, design, music and performance
  • Matched to your brief by our team
  • Every booking funds a young person's next step
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What we do

Creative routes into work

All programmes

Film & video

Camera, sound and editing — from first workshop to paid commission.

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Music & sound

Recording, production and live performance opportunities.

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Spoken word

Writing, performance and open mics across London venues.

Meet a performer
Young people taking part in a You Press workshop

ASPIRE

Ready, Set, Freelance!

ASPIRE is a training programme designed to prepare creatives for freelancing roles so they can smoothly access the creative industry.

  • Pricing, pitching and working with clients
  • Portfolio building and industry mentoring
  • A direct route into paid Change Agency briefs
Learn about ASPIRE
"Loved working with You Press and Kai — they were amazing! Very happy with our beautiful video and how it tells the story of our impactful projects." A You Press client
"Through my freelance work with You Press, I gained knowledge and confidence to communicate with clients directly." Jess, freelance photographer with You Press
Supported using public funding by Arts Council England The National Lottery Youth Music Peabody

Ready to work with us?

Whether you're a young creative looking for your next step, or an organisation that needs brilliant creative work — we'd love to hear from you.